Audi Q7 Setting off Driving Start / stop system
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system
Fig. 110 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop phase)
Fig. 110 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop phase)
Brake the vehicle to a stop. The engine will be switched off shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill or when the vehicle is stationary1). Keep your foot on the brake pedal. At the same time, an indicator lamp will appear in the status line at the bottom of the instrument cluster display. The rev counter needle will also move to the READY1) position.
The engine will start again automatically when you take your foot off the brake pedal. If the parking brake is applied or hold assist is switched on, the engine will only restart when you press the accelerator pedal1). The indicator lamp will go out.
Further information
The engine will stop if the selector lever is in position P, N or D.
The engine will start again if you move the selector lever to R during a stop phase.
If you do not want the engine to start when moving the selector lever through R, move the lever to P quickly.
You can control whether or not the engine is switched off by varying the amount of pressure on the brake pedal. For instance, if you brake gently in stop-and-go traffic or before turning off at a junction, the engine will remain on while the vehicle is at a standstill. As soon as you press the brake pedal harder, the engine will be switched off.
If you leave the vehicle during a stop phase, the engine can start again within about 30 seconds if the following conditions have been met:
  • The driver s door is closed, the driver s seat belt is buckled and the brake pedal is depressed.
Or:
  • The driver s door is closed, the brake pedal is depressed and a gear is engaged.
Note
  • Keep your foot on the brake pedal during a stop phase to prevent the vehicle from moving.
  • If you press the START ENGINE STOP button during a stop phase, the ignition will be switched off. The rev counter needle will move to the OFF position.

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